78941 - ANATOMIA UMANA

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will have acquired an in-depth understanding of the human body in relation to movement, with a particular focus on athletic gestures. They will also have a solid knowledge of the main organs of the various body systems, as well as the nervous system, understood as the central element in the organization and planning of motor actions.

Course contents

The course is divided into three modules, including lectures (Modules 1 and 3) and practical exercises in gross anatomy using anatomical models of bones and muscles (Module 2).

Module 1: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Overview of tissues:

• Bone tissue

• Cartilaginous tissue

• Muscle tissue

Systematic study of the skeleton
Systematic study and classification of joints
Systematic study and classification of muscles

Muscles of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, back, upper limb, lower limb, respiratory muscles, and muscles of the perineum.

Accessory structures of muscles and tendons: fasciae, sheaths, bursae.

Notes on posture and gait.

Module 2:
Practical exercises in gross anatomy using anatomical models of bones and muscles covered in the lectures from Module 1.

Module 3:

SKIN AND SKIN APPENDAGES

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM:
Heart and pericardium. Structure of arteries, veins, and capillaries. Blood circulation, coronary arteries, aorta and pulmonary artery. Vascularization of the main regions of the body.

Lymphatic system: general overview. Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
General overview. Upper airways, larynx, trachea, bronchi. Lungs and pleurae. Diaphragm and intercostal muscles.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM:
General overview. Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, duodenum and mesenteric small intestine. Large intestine, rectum and anus. Liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Portal circulation. Exocrine and endocrine pancreas.

URINARY SYSTEM:
Kidney structure, definition of the urinary tract, bladder.

MAIN ENDOCRINE GLANDS:
Adrenal glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands. Pituitary gland.

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
Spinal cord, medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, diencephalon (thalamus, hypothalamus, subthalamus). Cerebral hemispheres. Structure of the cerebral cortex. Main areas of the cerebral cortex. Basal nuclei of the telencephalon. Notes on the meninges, ventricular system, and cerebrospinal fluid.

PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
Overview of cranial nerves. General information on spinal nerves. Nerve plexuses (cervical, brachial, lumbar, sacral).

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (brief overview):
Parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions.

Readings/Bibliography

Anatomia Umana - Elementi- Arcuri et al., Ed. Edi-ermes

ANATOMIA UMANA. Martini, Tallitsch, Nath. Ed. Edises

Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia dell'uomo. Martini, Bartholomew. EdiSES.

Anatomia Umana - Fondamenti- Barbatelli et al. Edi-ermes

ANATOMIA UMANA -principi- Artico et al., Ed. Edi-ermes

ANATOMIA DELL'UOMO Ambrosi et al., Ed. Edi-ermes

 

Texts for consultation only

F.H. NETTER Atlante di Anatomia Umana, Ciba-Geigy Edizioni

Prometheus. Atlante di Anatomia Umana. EdiSES

J. SOBOTTA Atlante di Anatomia Descrittiva I, II, III S.E.S.

Teaching methods

The course is worth 10 credits (CFU) and includes lectures (Modules 1 and 3) as well as practical exercises in gross anatomy (Module 2), using anatomical models of bones and muscles related to the topics covered in the lectures of Module 1.

During the lectures, slides will be presented illustrating the key concepts that students are expected to learn in preparation for the final examination.

Assessment methods

The exam to assess the learning objectives is conducted orally. The exams for Modules 1 and 3 may be taken on different days and are graded on a 30-point scale, based on the average of the scores obtained in specific questions related to the main topics of the course.

The final grade will be calculated as a weighted average of the grades obtained in the two individual modules. The grade achieved in each module is valid for 12 months.

To take the exam, registration via the electronic noticeboard is mandatory and must strictly adhere to the established deadlines. Students who are unable to register by the given deadline must promptly inform the academic office (in any case before the official closing of the registration lists). The instructor may, at their discretion, allow them to take the exam.

The final grade may be recorded even in the student’s absence.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

ppt  slides

Office hours

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